Broccoli Gratin

Adapted from Simply in Season, serves 4-6
Date made: 1/28/2011

1 head of broccoli, cooked until crisp-tender and cut in chunks*
2 green onions, chopped*
1 clove garlic
1/4 c flour
2 c milk
1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and pepper to taste
pinch of nutmeg and ground red pepper
1 c bread crumbs
1 Tbsp butter, melted
1 Tbsp dried parsley

In small saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until fragrant and tender, about 5 minutes.  Sprinkle flour over onions and garlic.  Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes without browning.
Whisk in milk and bring to a boil.  Add spices and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in cheddar cheese and remove from heat.  Combine with broccoli in a 8x8 casserole dish.
Combine bread crumbs, butter, and parsley and sprinkle on top of broccoli mixture.  Bake for about 20 minutes at 350°F.

The original recipe called for 5 cups of broccoli; the head that I had was only about 2-3.  So the cheese sauce is probably a little overkill since I forgot about the difference and didn't scale it down.  However, I think it's still yummy!